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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413, 570.16 and 265.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413, 570.16 and 265.76 is: 366.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413 : 570.16 = 265.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413/570.16 = 265.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413x = 570.16 × 265.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413x = 151,525.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,525.72/413
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.89

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